Visitor Information

WEST Center welcomes visitors!

To schedule a presentation and tour for your group, please contact WEST Center Program Coordinator, Sarah Prasek, at sprasek@email.arizona.edu.

Directions to WEST Center

During 2020-2021, construction at the I10-Ruthruaff Rd Interchange will require the closure of exit ramps at that location. To access WEST Center or any other part of the Pima County Water Campus during construction, please use an alternate route.  Directions are provided below.

Laboratory Safety

WEST Center is a research facility, consisting primarily of laboratory space.  Researchers at WEST work with a variety of Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) microbiological agents as well as chemicals.  Please review the safety information below prior to your visit.  Tour leaders will brief visitors on safety protocols before entering labs on the day of your visit as well.

Preparing for a Visit to WEST Center

On the day of a visit to WEST Center, visitors should:

• Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
• Be prepared to leave food/beverages in WEST office space/conference room (not allowed in labs).

We look forward to hosting your group.